Villa Zoryada Museum

Built in 1883 by Bostonian Franklin W. Smith, the Villa Zorayda features an impressive 135 year history as well as antiques from around the world.

Today, the 45-60 minute tour gives an in depth look at the historical significance of the building to the City of St. Augustine, the magnificent architecture, as well as descriptions of the many exquisite pieces you will see. The Museum features the priceless antique collections of both Franklin Smith and A.S. Mussallem. One of our most discussed pieces on display is the “Sacred Cat Rug” which is over 2400 years old and made from the hairs of ancient cats that roamed the Nile River.

Group Information:
The Villa Zorayda has recently purchased additional guides for our self guided audio tours. Groups can now be offered the audio guide as a more affordable way to tour the Museum. Groups of 10 to 20 are able to take the audio tour at a discounted rate.

Docent led tours can be arranged for groups of 10 or more. Docent led tours are ideal for groups of 10 or more and are offered at a discounted rate compared to private tours of the Museum.